Who was the pioneer of Marxian historiography in India?

The pioneer of Marxian historiography in India is often considered to be R. C. Dutt. Dutt's work, particularly his book "The Economic History of India," laid the foundation for a Marxist interpretation of Indian history, emphasizing the impact of colonialism on economic and social structures. His analysis highlighted class struggle and the exploitation of Indian society under British rule, influencing subsequent historians and Marxist scholars in the field.